Their debut single Blurry Eyes released in 1994 was used as the opening theme for the animated TV show DNA². In late 1996, L'Arc~en~Ciel gained worldwide attention for the first time after the release of their fourth album, True. This album includes the single the Fourth Avenue Cafe, which was used as an ending theme for the popular animated TV show Rurouni Kenshin. However, drummer sakura was arrested for drug possession and consequently all L'Arc~en~Ciel merchandise was removed from store shelves. The release of their single the Fourth Avenue Cafe was canceled and the song was immediately removed from the TV series.
sakura left the band in 1997, and former DIE IN CRIES drummer yukihiro replaced him for the REINCARNATION tour that year, subsequently serving as a support member for their first single after the incident, 虹 (Niji). Eventually, yukihiro officially joined the band and released the album HEART in 1998.
After the release of their eighth album REAL in 2000, L'Arc~en~Ciel went on a hiatus, releasing only compilation albums aside from their 2001 single, Spirit dreams inside -another dream-, the theme for the CG-animated Final Fantasy movie. During this time, each member engaged in solo projects: yukihiro with the band acid android, ken and former L'Arc~en~Ciel drummer sakura with SONS OF ALL PUSSYS, HYDE as a solo artist, and tetsu as TETSU69. On March 31st, 2004, L'Arc~en~Ciel released SMILE, their first album in four years.
On July 31st, 2004, L'Arc~en~Ciel performed their first concert in the United States at Otakon, a Japanese animation convention. They performed for an audience of more than 12,000 in Baltimore, Maryland.
They are best known outside of Japan for the song READY STEADY GO, which served as the second opening theme for the animated series Fullmetal Alchemist, and Link for the show's respective theatrical film. These songs earned them substantial Western popularity and attention to their album, SMILE, which was released in the United States by American label Tofu Records.
After more than a year since SMILE, the band released AWAKE on June 22nd, 2005, which was accompanied by ASIALIVE, L'Arc~en~Ciel's first tour to take them to South Korea and China, as well as the Japanese AWAKE tour.
The year 2006 marked the band's 15th anniversary since their debut. It was celebrated with the release of a box set of books titled L'Arc~en~Ciel BOX, re-releases of their first 15 singles along with the albums ark and ray, and the L'Anniversary live concerts held on November 25th and 26th. They also finally released the Fourth Avenue Cafe, the single canceled nearly 10 years prior, as part of their 15th anniversary celebrations.
The year 2007 saw increased activity for the band, with the release of four new singles, four DVD releases, the new album KISS, and the beginning of two back-to-back tours. The first was TOUR 2007-2008 THEATER OF KISS in Japan, followed by L'7 ~trans ASIA via PARIS~. The latter tour took them through Shanghai, Taiwan, Paris, Seoul, Hong Kong, and a return to Japan for shows in Tokyo and Osaka. At the end of this tour it was announced that the band would not tour again until their 20th anniversary in 2011. The band, however, says they're not on hiatus.
2008 saw the release of two new single from the band, DRINK IT DOWN released in April, and the double A-side NEXUS 4 / SHINE in August. Since then, HYDE has begun a new solo project with former OBLIVION DUST guitarist K.A.Z as VAMPS, with the release of a self-titled album and successful tours in Japan and the United States. With the legacy of 11 albums and 35 singles, L'Arc~en~Ciel continue to gather more and more fans throughout the world who eagerly await their return to renewed band activities.
Driver's High
L'Arc~en~Ciel Lyrics
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導火線に火をつけてあげる
不思議なほどハイな気分さ
砂埃を巻き上げて行こう
悲鳴をまじらせ暴走する鼓動
目の前にはミサイルの雨
僕の方がオーバーヒートしそう
爆発して灰になっても
このままだと笑ってるね きっと
街を追い越して この世の果てまで
ぶっ飛ばして心中しよう さぁ手を伸ばして!
地平線に届くように 限界まで振り切ってくれ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
最高のフィナーレを! Yeah!
もう数えるくらいで僕らは消え失せて 真暗な朝が来るね
お気に入りの服に さぁ着がえたなら駆け出して!
あきれるほど声を上げて 大気圏を突破しようぜ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
鋼の翼で
駆けぬけてよ 時間切れまで
生まれつきのスピード狂なのさ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
来世でまた会おう Yeah!
"Driver's High" is a Japanese rock song by L'Arc~en~Ciel, released in 1998. The song begins with the lyrics "The metallic heart has become hot" which could mean the excitement of the heart, fueling the start of an adventure. The song follows a story where the singer experiences a feeling of ecstasy on the back of a motorcycle. The lyrics mention that despite the danger ahead, the singer doesn't feel fear, but rather a rush of adrenaline that keeps them going. The chorus, "Clash into the rolling morning, Flash, I'm in the coolest driver's high", suggests the idea of speed and adventure, as well as the feeling of invincibility. The song ends with the singer admitting that they are born to be a speed freak and they will meet again in the next life.
The lyrics in "Driver's High" seem to be describing more than just going on a ride on a motorcycle. It speaks to the excitement and thrill of adventure, and more importantly, the idea of being invincible. It's almost as if the singer feels as though anything is possible, which is both liberating and terrifying. The feeling of being in control and on top of the world is very empowering. It is a great example of the power of music, how it can make us feel alive and motivated.
Line by Line Meaning
熱くなった銀のメタリックハート
My heart of silver metal has become hot with excitement
導火線に火をつけてあげる
I light the fuse, igniting my passion
不思議なほどハイな気分さ
I feel an inexplicably high and exhilarating sensation
砂埃を巻き上げて行こう
I kick up dust as I speed away
悲鳴をまじらせ暴走する鼓動
My heart races uncontrollably, mixed with the sound of screaming
目の前にはミサイルの雨
I face a barrage of obstacles coming at me like missiles
アドレナリンずっと流して
I keep my adrenaline pumping
僕の方がオーバーヒートしそう
I feel like I'm going to overheat
爆発して灰になっても
Even if I explode and turn to ashes
このままだと笑ってるね きっと
I know I'll still be smiling
街を追い越して この世の果てまで
I'll speed past the city, all the way to the edge of the world
ぶっ飛ばして心中しよう さぁ手を伸ばして!
I'll fly away and take my heart with me. Come on, reach out your hand!
地平線に届くように 限界まで振り切ってくれ
Let's push ourselves to the limit, reaching for the horizon
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Woah! We'll clash into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
I feel the flash of excitement, the coolest driver's high
最高のフィナーレを! Yeah!
Let's make it the best finale ever! Yeah!
もう数えるくらいで僕らは消え失せて 真暗な朝が来るね
Before we know it, we'll be gone. Darkness falls upon us like a morning.
お気に入りの服に さぁ着がえたなら駆け出して!
Put on your favorite clothes and let's run!
あきれるほど声を上げて 大気圏を突破しようぜ
Let's shout so loudly it's shocking, and break through the atmosphere
鋼の翼で
With my steel wings
駆けぬけてよ 時間切れまで
Let's keep running until time runs out
生まれつきのスピード狂なのさ
I was born to be a speed freak
来世でまた会おう Yeah!
Let's meet again in the next life! Yeah!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hyde, Tetsu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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作詞:HYDE
作曲:TETSU
熱くなった銀のメタリックハート
導火線に火をつけてあげる
不思議なほどハイな気分さ
砂埃を巻き上げて行こう
悲鳴をまじらせ暴走する鼓動
目の前にはミサイルの雨
アドレナリンずっと流して
僕の方がオーバーヒートしそう
爆発して灰になっても
このままだと笑ってるね きっと
街を追い越して この世の果てまで
ぶっ飛ばして心中しよう さぁ手を伸ばして!
地平線に届くように限界まで振り切ってくれ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
最高のフィナーレを! Yeah!
もう数えるくらいで僕らは消え失せて真暗な朝が来るね
お気に入りの服に さぁ着がえたなら駆け出して!
あきれるほど声を上げて大気圏を突破しようぜ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
鋼の翼で
駆けぬけてよ時間切れまで生まれつきのスピード狂なのさ
Woh! Clash! Into the rolling morning
Flash! I'm in the coolest driver's high
来世でまた会おう Yeah!
@alterego2667
[Verse 1]
Atsuku natta gin no metallic heart
Doukasen ni hi wo tsukete ageru
Fushigi na hodo hai na kibun sa
Sunabokori wo maki agete yukou
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Himei wo majirase bousou suru kodou
Me no mae ni wa missile no ame
[Verse 2]
Adrenaline zutto nagashite
Boku no hou ga obahito shisou
Bakuhatsu shite hai ni natte mo
Kono mama da to waratte'ru ne kitto
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Machi wo oikoshite kono yo no hate made
Buttobashite shinjuu shiyou saa te wo nobashite
[Chorus 1]
Chiheisen ni todoku you ni
Genkai made furikitte kure
Whoa, crash into the rolling morning
Flash, I'm in the coolest driver's high
Saikou no finale wo
Yeah
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[Guitar solo]
[Bridge]
Mou kazoeru gurai de
Bokura wa kieusete makkura na asa ga kuru ne
O-ki ni iri no fuku ni saa, kigaeta nara
Kakedashite
[Chorus 2]
Akireru hodo koe wo agete
Taikiken wo toppashiyou ze
Whoa, crash into the rolling morning
Flash, I'm in the coolest driver's high
Hagane no tsubasa de
[Chorus 3]
Kakenukete yo, jikangire made
Umaretsuki no speed kyou na no sa
Whoa, crash into the rolling morning
Flash, I'm in the coolest driver's high
Raise de mata aou
Yeah
@NM-tn2dz
車運転する時これ聴くとすごく危ない
無敵感スゴい
@user-cf9zy1ef7t
わかる!
@Met0dey
DEEP PURPLEのBURNと同様テンション上がりそう
@yykomi
@酒呑の君 Highway Starもソーやろ、、、!。
@MS-yx3sf
神風特攻隊のパイロットを思って作ったらしいですからね。無敵です!
@user-lr2tb3ze6l
わかります
@user-ji1fk3mb3h
名曲❤
@nemone8518
1000万再生おめでとう!
20年前の曲がこんなに伸びるってことは
ラルクの人気の証だろうな
@user-hp8mb1og9i
良いですなぁ
@user-os5cu2qm3o
まだまだあります。色褪せないミレニアム曲。モンドグロッソとか。綾瀬はるかちゃんのANAのCM。あの曲も同じく2000年頃の曲